Velocity Poprocks, who competed in a $50,000 claiming race just a month ago, completed his notable climb through the ranks with a win in the Thursday (April 23) $33,000 Open I Pace at Miami Valley.
Miami Valley Raceway introduces a new $100,000 FFA By Invitation, to be called the Pacey “The Wizard” Mindlin Memorial to be contested on closing weekend, May 5-6. Owners or trainers of horses that would like to be considered are asked to contact race secretary Gregg Keidel at 513-934-7336.
At ages that most horses are past their prime, a bunch of war horses gathered on Monday (March 20) at Miami Valley Raceway to contest the $30,000 championship leg of the Jim Dailey Memorial Medley.
Gold Digger King pulled a mild upset over co-favourite GD Western Joe and My Hero Ron in Saturday’s $23,000 Open I Handicap Pace at Miami Valley.
The five-year-old son of Pet Rock, trained by Scott Mogan for owner Linda Van Camp, was making just his second start of 2021 after a stellar 2020 season when he won eight and was runner-up on five other occasions in just 18 starts. His 1:50.1 clocking established a lifetime mark for the earner of $269,137.
Driver Tyler Smith negotiated a pocket ride throughout the tilt after forcing GD Western Joe to a :27 opening quarter before turning him loose. Page got a brief breather for his charge before reaching the :55.2 halfway point, but was forced to go :26.4 to repel first-up challenger Dojea Gizmo in the third quarter. When clearance appeared at the head of the lane, Gold Digger King sprinted past a stubborn GD Western Joe to secure the victory.